A set of psychological symptoms that demonstrate overall loss of control or obsessive-compulsive drug-seeking and continued use of a substance in spite of clearly adverse consequences. Symptoms may include specific physiological signs of dependence such as increasing tolerance or withdrawal signs and symptoms when the drug is discontinued.

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